Bad Beauty and Style Advice: Common Myth #3

We live in an environment with pervasive norms that don’t quite make sense. This is quite common with sources of beauty and style advice and, as a result, the consensus of consumers that rely on them. However, an important part of style and body image is sorting out your own path. Lately, I’ve been taking a close look at common beauty and style myths that often result in people looking older than they actually are. We’ve already talked about how the use of NeriumAD along with other habits can help liven up your appearance in a safe and effortless way. Now, I’d like to address one of my biggest annoyances as a body image consultant: 

Myth #3: Aging gracefully means not caring about your appearance. 

There a surprising stigma concerning those with mature skin taking anti-aging measures. Though we live in a society that idolizes youthful characteristics, for some reason there’s an idea that people who try and change the appearance of their skin are insecure or shallow. That everyone should age like Meryl Streep—“Look at her! She doesn’t have time to think about the way she looks because she’s so busy being a self-assured 17-time Oscar nominee, and she looks great!” 

I guarantee you that everyone with a youthful energy, even those who look as effortlessly confident as Meryl Streep (or at least a few characters she plays), do something. Whether it’s exfoliating regularly, never going out in the sun without sunscreen, going for a jog every morning, eating vegetables, relying on your fleet of celebrity style and beauty experts, or other lifestyle choices, a glowing appearance is achieved through some type of effort that depends on a person’s individual needs. 

Correction: Aging gracefully means doing what is physically and emotionally right for you. 

Now, I don’t want you thinking you have to care about your appearance. I’m just saying it’s human to care about your appearance, and you shouldn’t feel guilty about that. Teenagers are allowed to care about acne, and so why should other biological changes such as balding or wrinkles be any different? Ignoring these natural feelings won’t make them go away, and regardless of any action you take, you must address any sort of insecurity in order to maintain your emotional health. In fact, burying these feelings can bring emotional distress, and stress itself can add years to your look. 

The key is to find a healthy balance between self-acceptance and self-improvement. My advice is always to focus on living a healthy lifestyle while pursuing easy ways to address personal pet peeves you may have with your appearance. Don’t feel bad about checking out hair-growth treatments or asking your friends if they have any good skin cream recommendations. 

If you’re one of the latter, I’ll save you some time by introducing you to NeriumAD. This incredible product was developed by researchers who took notice of the powerful anti-aging properties of Nerium oleander extract, an ingredient that has been used in herbal therapies for centuries. One of traditional medicine’s best kept secrets is out, and you can see the results for yourself with NeriumAD. The best part about this solution is that you won’t have to give up much time or effort—simply integrate use of NeriumAD into your routine once a day, diminishing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.  This way, you can address the physical signs of aging without losing sight of your overall wellbeing.